Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:36:55 GMT
One of Gordon Brown's leading critics, backbench MP George Howarth, says his campaign for a Labour leadership contest is over.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:33:38 GMT
European Union finance ministers agree to increase the guarantee for customers' bank savings to at least 50,000 euros.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:29:05 GMT
Boris Johnson says the London 2012 Olympics will deliver a better spectator experience than Beijing for half the money.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:23:03 GMT
Three Lib Dem MPs who quit the front bench over the EU referendum have won back jobs in a minor reshuffle.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:55:46 GMT
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announces a nationwide assessment of ethnic minorities in the police.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:36:30 GMT
Euro MPs refuse to dilute emissions targets, despite pressure to protect industry in the economic downturn.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:34:47 GMT
The speed with which by-elections happen could be preventing voters from taking part, a report says.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:24:21 GMT
The UK's official climate advisers say an 80% emissions cut by 2050 should include international aviation and shipping.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:44:58 GMT
Gordon Brown says markets must abide by a system of "morals", including responsible risk-taking and a work ethic.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:44:04 GMT
The Glenrothes by-election - caused by the death of the previous MP - is to take place on 6 November.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:28:06 GMT
The former deputy prime minister is caught on camera giving a two-fingered salute to SNP activists.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:20:13 GMT
PM appears to have seen off rebels. How did he do it?
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:31:46 GMT
Mike Baker's take on the moving of Lord Adonis
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:29:56 GMT
42 days is dead - defeat by three figure margin?
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:02:00 GMT
The music minister on his heroes and his plans
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:33:16 GMT
I detect Alastair Campbell's hand in Mandelson move
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:49:01 GMT
Mandelson's cabinet return stuns Brussels too
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:53 GMT
Tory leader David Cameron appoints Greg Clark as shadow energy and climate secretary, in a Conservative reshuffle.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:22:39 GMT
Peter Mandelson was back at work as the new business secretary hours after having a kidney stone removed, his office said.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:21:12 GMT
England's new Diplomas offer a commendable way forward but people still need to be convinced of their credibility, MPs say.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:31:55 GMT
Opposition parties claim that the removal of Lord Adonis as schools minister will undermine the future of academies.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:19:36 GMT
No 10 says it will push ahead with its plan for 42-day detention, as ministers warn Gordon Brown not to use the Parliament Act.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:48:49 GMT
The government decides against lowering the legal limit for alcohol in a driver's blood despite suggestions it would save lives.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:35:20 GMT
Teachers should not be prosecuted for having affairs with their sixth-form pupils, a union leader says.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:27:08 GMT
Gordon Brown completes his ministerial reshuffle and there is no job for prominent backbencher Jon Cruddas.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:04:46 GMT
Charities are taking the government to court because they say not enough is being done to tackle fuel poverty.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:44:32 GMT
Alistair Darling says he is willing to take "some pretty big steps" to stabilise the banking system, amid fears of more bank failures.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:37:47 GMT
Peter Mandelson reveals he consulted Tony Blair before accepting a job in Gordon Brown's cabinet.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:36:41 GMT
London Mayor Boris Johnson denies a precedent has been set by the resignation of Met commissioner Sir Ian Blair.
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:15:48 GMT
Gordon Brown is completing his ministerial reshuffle, after bringing Peter Mandelson back into the cabinet.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:12:27 GMT
Further state support may be needed to help bolster the UK's fragile banking system, David Cameron says.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:56:17 GMT
Jack McConnell is appointed to a diplomatic post, a move which gets Labour out of a potentially challenging by-election.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:25:21 GMT
Rail disruption hits Scottish commuters as signal workers walk out in the first of two 24-hour strikes.
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:42:44 GMT
Dummy puff/betsan blog
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:01:12 GMT
A funding boost for housing co-ownership will get hundreds more people onto the property ladder, says the housing minister.
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:52:05 GMT
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:39:15 GMT
The rising cost of living gives ministers a headache as they budget for next year.
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:40:08 GMT
Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:12:03 GMT
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:38:07 GMT
A guide to the key members of the Liberal Democrat front bench team.
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Links to parties and other useful websites covering UK politics.
Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:03:56 GMT
What is Parliament for and how does it work?
Fri, 11 May 2007 10:51:26 GMT
Full coverage of The Blair Years